Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
Join the Conversation
Course Via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Tuesday,August 13th, 2024
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Fee
Free
Grief Toolbelt Series
Course
Facilitated by
Part 1: Caitlin Barton – Have You Filled Your Bucket Today
Part 2: Sally Andrews – Creating a Calendar for a Grieving Friend
Part 3: Sheldon Parker – Wills, POA and Real Estate Issues
Part 4: Cynthia Gardner – What does Legacy mean to you?
Description
Join us in our four-part series to learn about building your own Grief Toolbelt. From creating your own self care box, to helping others with a grief calendar, this series will guide you through a variety of tools and hands on activities to help yourself and those around you who may be struggling.
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Dates and Time
Part 1 - August 14th from 1:30 – 3:00pm
Part 2 - September 18th from 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
Part 3 - December 4th from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Part 4 - November 13th from 1:30 – 3:00pm
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Fee
Free
Dates and Time
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Location
Zoom
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For More Information or to register, call: 905-967-0259 or
email: cflynn@myhospice.ca​​
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3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training
Course
Facilitated by
Louise Leblanc, Juliet Irish, Elaine Beemer
Description
These sessions are open to individuals who are interested in supporting people through there grief journey.
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Dates and Time
Check back soon for 2025 trainings.​
Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
Therapeutic Touch Training®,
15 hours
Course Via In-person
Facilitated by
Jim Metson and Nancy Hall
Description
This training is for those who will be offering this modality to hospice clients/residents.
Therapeutic Touch® is a wholistic, evidence-based, modern interpretation of several ancient healing practises that promotes balance and well-being. This gentle form of energy healing is used to provide comfort and relief to others as well as oneself, touching people at all levels of their being – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants to the principles and practice of Therapeutic Touch®.
Dates and Time
Transpersonal:
November 8th – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Via Zoom
November 9th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
November 16th – 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Margaret Bahen Hospice (Multi-Purpose Room)
Fee
$225 Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® and $225 The Transpersonal Nature of Therapeutic Touch®
Advance Care Planning
Course Via Zoom
Facilitated by
Susanne Urzendowsky
Objectives
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Discuss the importance and benefits of ACP
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ACP and the role of Substitute Decision Makers(SDM's) in Ontario
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How to confirm your SDM's
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Discuss and Differentiate the concepts of ACP & Gaols of Care
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Practical Strategies to Support the Conversation
Time
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Date​
Wednesday December 11th